Parsons Pirates Update

Dear Parsons Families,

We had a wonderful week filled with family and community. It was fabulous to welcome so many of you into our school. Many students dressed for success on Friday! The outfits for future careers were amazing with teachers, doctors, nurses, wait staff, bakers, police officers, fire fighters, sports stars, and my personal favorite principal! We were all smiles in the office while Principal Francesca and Principal Henry made the final afternoon announcements! #bestjobever

Sincerely,

Sarah Aherne

Kindergarten enrollment for the next school year opened Tuesday, February 21. There is a pre-enrollment link on the website. This pre-enrollment must be complete before calling the school to schedule an appointment. If you are School of Choice Intra District, you must enroll at your building of residence not your preferred school. If you are School of Choice Out of District, you must enroll at the Board Office with Karyn. Kindergarten Round Up will be Tuesday, April 11. Kindergarten screening will take place August 22 and August 23. You will sign up for a time during enrollment at the building. We can't wait to meet our newest pirates!

Thank you to Erica Green and the PTO volunteers for such a wonderful event. We loved welcoming all of our grandparents and the food was delicious!

March is Reading Month! We have a reading calendar created by Ms. Fairris and Mrs. Krause. We have special guest readers! Check with your teacher to see if they are having family guest readers as well.

March 7-Amy Conway 9:30-11:00

March 17- Carlson High School Students

March 24-Representative Churches is reading to 3rd-5th grades at 11:15

A huge thank you to the PTO for organizing our Book Fair and Bingo for Books. Amy Foster and volunteers did an amazing job setting up and running the book fair which was hugely successful! A big thank you to Tracy Roberts for taking on Bingo for Books. Everyone had a wonderful time and went home with at least two books!

Run Club is under new direction with Mrs Scheetz and Mr Ziemba taking the reins. They presented their new ideas at the last PTO meeting. Due to layout of Parsons and concern for students safely running indoors, they would like to start in April so Parsons students can utilize the track. This year Run Club will be before school for students in 2nd -5th grade. With the late start, Parsons will not participate in the Martian Marathon. However, Mrs. Scheetz and Mr. Ziema are planning on holding our own Marauderthon in June complete with t-shirts and medals. Stay tuned for more information!

Let's go Pirates!!!!! As of Friday, we have raised $7630.11 towards our $8,000 goal. The top student in donations is Riley Villalpando! Go Riley! Our school currently has 104 registered participants!

Students are learning all about the Kids Heart Challenge and jump roping in gym with Mr. Grima! Check out the family letter to learn how your family can get involved and support heart health!

Due to the inclement weather, CHS had to postpone the Carnival for a Cause and Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Michigan and our Carlson Unified Program until Friday, March 10th from 4:30p - 8:00p.

There are still some slots for Watch D.O.G.S. Here is the link to sign up. Thank you to the great Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles who help us learn!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054caca922abfa7-watchdogs#/

We are seeing so many sicknesses in the schools! Please check out this letter to see when GSD recommends you keep your child home.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X1h-iSol2YD68QRJndqs3bNInfpnLoISC0h1E_B7-Ck/edit?usp=sharing

Staff Challenge-Is there a staff member at Parsons who's kindness you really appreciate? Let them know at this form. Let's spread that positivity! https://forms.gle/q12ArnGUgMTi1tWB9

March 6: Lock Down Drill 2:00

March 7: Amy Conway Guest Reader, Town Hall 10:30

March 10: Carlson Carnival

March 14: PTO meeting 6:00

March 17: Guest Readers from Carlson

March 22: Half Day Dismissal 11:55

March 24: PJ Day Fundraiser for 5th Grade Party $1

March 27-31: Spring Break

Email: ahernes@gibdist.net
Website: https://www.gibdist.net/parsons-elementary
Location: Parsons Elementary School, Middle Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 379-7050